oil-free products A list of some UK retailers that are palm oil-free or at least use of sustainable palm oil, by Ethical Consumer. Palm oil is described as a monoclonal fat extracted from the seed of the palms, from mostly tropical countries. It is the base ingredient in soaps, detergents, shampoos and other personal care products. Find the Palm Oil Free Waitrose Reviews.
It’s also used in cosmetics to help moisturize and emulsify skin.
Some palm oil free items are: Cashmere, Cardamom, Coconut Oil, Easter Island Sugar, Fennel, Ginger, Kukui, Maracuja, Moroccan Red Clay, Pure Virgin coconut oil and Virgin coconut water. Each product is given an overall rating from “green” to “not recommended” for its replacement. The rating system is not definitive and the actual purity and quality of the product can vary considerably. Palm oil has been said to fade clothing, not penetrate them, cause rashes, make hair harder to manage, increase the risk of developing cancer and to have an effect on the body’s immune system. There is also some evidence of skin irritation and itching when it comes into contact with the eyes.
It is possible to find palm oil free products sold as individually wrapped gift packs, in gift hampers and in some supermarkets. It is possible to buy them in specialist shops. If you want to make the purchase from your own kitchen cupboards, you should check ingredients labels very carefully before buying any products that say they’re palm oil free. If buying wholesale in bulk, there are some brands that won’t necessarily state the vegetable oils they use are organic. Check thoroughly to ensure there are no hidden toxins or fillers in the mix.
Perhaps you can use substitutes if you like, but it would be much healthier to try and use something entirely natural when making your own food. A great way to improve your health in this way is to replace unhealthy ingredients with natural alternatives, such as honey or granola. One great alternative to using palm oil free ingredients is to substitute the additive MSG in your chips and trail mix with cinnamon. Both of these are relatively inexpensive and are healthy alternatives to the more common additives, such as salt and sugar. Using granola instead of plain chocolate would be a great step further.
You could make your own granola at home, but many people don’t have time. They may not even own a mixer, so a lot of the work will have to be done by you. If you decide to buy your granola from a store where they sell palm oil free products, you’ll likely get the same ingredients as a store bought product – although often much less expensive. Do check that the granola is actually made from real nuts and not refined sugar, for example. Look carefully at the ingredients list and you may be able to avoid the corn and wheat that are often listed as part of the mix.
Another palm oil free vegan recipe is to make your own yogurt with yogurt base and add flax seed or psyllium to the top to create an extra creamy texture. My friend Lisa has also made her own wheat free cakes, cookies and pizza crusts using a combination of applesauce and tofu (yep, both of which are vegan). She did let the tofu cook in the applesauce and added canned pumpkin and brown rice to bring out the flavor. These two recipes are among my favorites because they are both fairly simple and yet have a delicious flavor that anyone would be hard-pressed to miss. There are several soy free vegan products available on the market that mimic the texture of popular store brands, including Quattro, Pillsbury and Wonder Bread.
While my family eats organic foods, we also have a handful of non-organic, non-vegan friends who eat meat and eggs from the local bazaar. These people seemed surprised when I told them that I follow an ethical superstore on the web. They were happy to see that I was eating a non-animal product and were even more impressed to learn about the choice I was making regarding eggs. I’m still not completely clear why biona works so well for me, other than the fact that it has none of the unhealthy chemicals that you find in egg yolks. I have baked with biona a few times and have noticed a big difference in both the flavor and texture of the finished product. The texture was consistently better than any egg I’ve ever used.
In conclusion
my search for the best rated, highest quality vegan cooking guide at a palm oil free price has come to an end. I have decided to commit to Waitrose for all of my cooking needs for now, and will continue to shop around for items that I know they sell at an excellent price. Until then, I have been enjoying my new, healthful lifestyle and hope that the Waitrose chefs that run the store take note of this when preparing vegan products. If you’re looking to save a few dollars while preparing your meals at home, you should definitely look into buying Waitrose products, as you’ll be able to find everything you need in one place.
